Test Medium

Abstract

To provide a paper sheet processing device capable of confirming an operation while suppressing a cost increase, a test medium, and a method for confirming the operation of the paper sheet processing device.SOLUTION: The paper sheet processing device comprises: a fetching unit that fetches a paper sheet; an identification unit that identifies the paper sheet fetched by the fetching unit; and a conveyance unit that conveys the paper sheet to one of a plurality of conveyance destinations. The fetching unit fetches a test medium 2 on which a two-dimensional code 51 including identification information of the paper sheet has been printed. The identification unit reads, as an identification result, the identification information of the paper sheet from the two-dimensional code 51 of the test medium 2 fetched by the fetching unit. The conveyance unit conveys the test medium to one of the plurality of conveyance destinations on the basis of the identification result of the paper sheet read from the two-dimensional code 51 of the test medium 2 by the identification unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a test medium. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, a banknote processing device has been proposed that takes in banknotes set in an intake section and identifies them with a recognition section, and based on the recognition results of the recognition section, stacks banknotes that are identified as normal banknotes in a predetermined stacking section, and transports banknotes that are identified as other than normal banknotes to a rejection section (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-224844 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Incidentally, in banknote processing devices, when genuine banknotes cannot be used, such as during operator training or maintenance inspection, dummy banknotes are sometimes used to check the operation of the device. However, it is not easy to create dummy banknotes with various patterns so that the recognition unit can perform the desired recognition, which increases costs. Furthermore, creating recognition software that matches each pattern so that the recognition unit can perform the desired recognition of the dummy banknotes also increases costs. These issues are not limited to banknotes, but are common to all paper sheet processing devices that process various types of paper.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a test medium that allows operation checks to be performed while suppressing increases in costs. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A first aspect of the present invention is a method for processing a sheet of paper, comprising: a two-dimensional code including identification information that is an identification result of an identification unit that identifies a sheet of paper in a sheet processing apparatus; , overrun, magnetic anomaly, UV anomaly, old version, counterfeit bill, tape, external shape anomaly, damaged, bent and soiled. The description of the abnormality information and the identification information The aforementioned An abnormality display section consisting of a selection column showing abnormality information, It is a test medium , The identification information included in the two-dimensional code includes information about transport problems including overrun information, characteristic information about banknote characteristics including magnetic information and UV information, banknote type information about banknote types including version number information and counterfeit information, and unfit banknote discrimination information about discriminating between unfit banknotes including tape information, outer shape information, damage information, fold information and soiling information, and by having the recognition unit read the two-dimensional code, the identification information included in the read two-dimensional code is used as an identification result as it is on the test medium in the paper sheet processing device. The destination of the shipment will be determined. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a test medium that allows operation checks to be performed while suppressing increases in costs. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram of the interior of a paper sheet processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the front side; [Figure 2] 1 is a plan view showing a test medium for checking the operation of a paper sheet processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 3] 10 is a diagram showing a data format of identification information included in a two-dimensional code of a test medium for checking the operation of a paper sheet processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 4] 10 is a diagram showing a data format of characteristic information included in a two-dimensional code of a test medium for checking the operation of a paper sheet processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 5] 10 is a diagram showing a data format of sheet type information included in a two-dimensional code of a test medium for checking the operation of a paper sheet processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 6] 10 is a diagram showing the data format of unfit sheet discrimination information included in a two-dimensional code of a test medium for confirming the operation of a paper sheet processing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 7] 1 is a plan view showing an abnormality display section of a test medium for checking the operation of a paper sheet processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 8]10 is a flowchart showing the control content of the recognition unit when checking the operation of the paper sheet processing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] A sheet processing apparatus, a test medium, and a method for checking the operation of the sheet processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0010] Fig. 1 shows a sheet processing apparatus 1 according to an embodiment, and Fig. 2 shows a test medium 2 according to an embodiment. The test medium 2 is used to check the operation of the sheet processing apparatus 1, and is used during maintenance of the sheet processing apparatus 1. In other words, the test medium 2 and the sheet processing apparatus 1 constitute a system for checking the operation of the sheet processing apparatus 1.

[0011] The sheet processing apparatus 1 sorts banknotes S into preset categories. The sheet processing apparatus 1 sorts inserted banknotes S into countable banknotes and rejected banknotes, and further counts the countable banknotes into preset categories and stores them so that they can be removed by category. At this time, the sheet processing apparatus 1 displays the recognition and counting results in association with the storage destination. Hereinafter, in the sheet processing apparatus 1, the operator side is referred to as the front side of the apparatus, the side opposite the operator is referred to as the rear side of the apparatus, and the direction connecting these is referred to as the front-to-rear direction of the apparatus. Furthermore, the right side as viewed from the operator is referred to as the right side of the apparatus, and the left side as viewed from the operator is referred to as the left side of the apparatus, and the direction connecting these is referred to as the left-to-right direction of the apparatus.

[0012] The sheet processing device 1 has an intake unit 11 provided in the lower right side of the device and always open to the outside of the sheet processing device 1 from the side surface of the right side of the device to the front surface of the device, and a reject storage unit 20 provided in the upper right side of the device and always open to the outside of the sheet processing device 1 from the side surface of the right side of the device to the front surface of the device. The sheet processing device 1 also has multiple, specifically eight, storage units 21 to 28 provided to the left of the intake unit 11 and storage unit 20 and always open to the front surface of the device.

[0013] The intake unit 11 is a part of the sheet processing device 1 that accepts banknotes S from outside, and multiple banknotes S are set in a vertically stacked state with their long sides aligned along the front-to-rear direction of the device and their short sides aligned along the left-to-right direction of the device. The intake unit 11 separates the banknotes S stacked in this way one by one, starting from the bottom one, and feeds them to the left side of the device to take them into the sheet processing device 1. When the intake unit 11 takes the banknotes S into the sheet processing device 1, they move along the extension direction of their short sides.

[0014] The paper sheet processing device 1 has inside it a transport unit 31 that selectively transports the banknotes S fed from the take-in unit 11 to one of the plurality of storage units 20 to 28. The plurality of storage units 20 to 28 are the destinations to which the paper notes S are transported by the transport unit 31, and the paper notes S transported by the transport unit 31 also move along the extension direction of their short sides. Therefore, the paper sheet processing device 1 is a horizontal transport paper sheet processing device that transports the banknotes S in a horizontally elongated state with respect to the transport direction.

[0015] The sheet processing apparatus 1 has a recognition unit 32 that recognizes and counts banknotes S being transported by the transport unit 31, and is located between the take-in unit 11 and the multiple storage units 20 to 28 on the transport path of the transport unit 31. The recognition unit 32 is provided between the take-in unit 11 and the storage units 21 to 28 in the left-right direction of the apparatus. The recognition unit 32 recognizes the banknotes S taken in by the take-in unit 11 and transported by the transport unit 31 at a position upstream of the transport unit 31, and the transport unit 31 transports the banknotes S to one of the multiple storage units 20 to 28 that are multiple destinations and are located downstream of the recognition unit 32.

[0016] The recognition unit 32 detects images of the front and back of the banknote S, the thickness of the banknote S, magnetic information of the banknote S, UV information which is ultraviolet reflection information of the banknote S, etc., and from this information, it recognizes the currency type, authenticity, denomination, edition, whether or not there is damage, whether or not there is dirt, whether or not there is tape, whether or not there is a fold, external shape (length, width), thickness abnormality (double feeding), whether or not there is a transport abnormality such as skewing or overrun, etc. of the banknote S.

[0017] The storage unit 20 stores the banknotes S transported by the transport unit 31 while stacking them in the order of transport. Since the storage unit 20 is always open to the outside of the paper sheet processing device 1, the banknotes S stored in the storage unit 20 can be taken out of the paper sheet processing device 1.

[0018] Each of the storage units 21 to 28 also stores the banknotes S transported by the transport unit 31 while stacking them in the order of transport. Each of the storage units 21 to 28 is also always open to the outside of the paper sheet processing machine 1, so that the banknotes S stored in the storage units 21 to 28 can be taken out of the paper sheet processing machine 1.

[0019] The sheet processing apparatus 1 has an operation display unit 35 on the front side of the apparatus that receives operation inputs from an operator and displays information to the operator. The operation display unit 35 displays the recognition and counting results from the recognition unit 32, and also receives inputs from the operator when making various settings. The sheet processing apparatus 1 has therein a control unit 36 ​​that controls the entire sheet processing apparatus 1, and a memory unit 37 that stores data.

[0020] As shown in Figure 2, test medium 2 is made of thin, rectangular paper, similar to banknote S, and is created by partially printing on white paper. Test medium 2 has denomination and version number display section 42, which displays the denomination and version number in text so that they can be visually identified, printed on surface 41 on one side in the thickness direction, near the corners on one side in the direction of extension of the long side and one side in the direction of extension of the short side. When viewing surface 41 of test medium 2, denomination and version number display section 42 is positioned at the top right, and the top, bottom, left and right of denomination and version number display section 42 are oriented appropriately.

[0021] In the test medium 2, the direction in which the short sides extend is the medium top-bottom direction, the side in this medium top-bottom direction on which the denomination and version number display section 42 is printed is the top side, and the side in the medium top-bottom direction on which the denomination and version number display section 42 is not printed is the bottom side. Also, in the front surface 41 of the test medium 2, the direction in which the long sides extend is the front left-right direction, the side in this front left-right direction on which the denomination and version number display section 42 is printed is the front right side, and the side in the front left-right direction on which the denomination and version number display section 42 is not printed is the front left side.

[0022] On the surface 41 on one side in the thickness direction of the test medium 2, a two-dimensional code 51 is printed in black against a white background, at a position midway between the left and right directions of the surface and midway between the top and bottom directions of the medium. Although not shown in the figure, no two-dimensional code is printed on the back side of the test medium 2 on the other side in the thickness direction. In other words, when distinguishing between the front and back sides of the test medium 2, if the two-dimensional code 51 is printed, it can be distinguished as the front side 41, and if the two-dimensional code is not printed, it can be distinguished as the back side. Using this, the recognition unit 32 distinguishes between the front and back sides of the test medium 2.

[0023] The two-dimensional code 51 has a directional appearance, and the test medium 2 on which such a directional two-dimensional code 51 is printed in a specified direction can be distinguished into the top side, bottom side, left side of the surface and right side of the surface based on the direction of the two-dimensional code 51.

[0024] Specifically, the two-dimensional code 51 is a QR code (registered trademark) and has square-shaped reference portions 53-55 at three corners of the square-shaped display area 52. The square-shaped display area 52 also has corners without the reference portions 53-55. The orientation of the two-dimensional code 51 is determined, for example, by these relationships. The two-dimensional code 51 is printed on the surface 41 of the test medium 2 so that the reference portion 54, which is located in the middle of the reference portions 53-55, is located on the top side and left side of the surface, and the corner of the display area 52 without the reference portions 53-55 is located on the bottom side and right side of the surface. Thus, the two-dimensional code 51 has a shape whose orientation is determined. For a test medium 2 on which the two-dimensional code 51 is printed in a predetermined orientation, its orientation, i.e., the top-bottom direction and the left-right direction of the surface, can be identified from the orientation of the two-dimensional code 51. Using this, the identification unit 32 determines the orientation of the test medium 2.

[0025] On the front surface 41 of the test medium 2, a predetermined area surrounding the two-dimensional code 51 is a design-prohibited area 61 in which printing of anything other than the two-dimensional code 51 is prohibited. In other words, the two-dimensional code 51 is printed so that its entirety is positioned within the range inside the design-prohibited area 61. The design-prohibited area 61 is the background color, white, and is formed in the center of the front surface 41 in the left-right direction, spanning the entire length of the medium in the top-bottom direction. The above-mentioned type / version number display section 42 is printed outside the design-prohibited area 61 on the front surface 41.

[0026] Here, the external dimensions of the long side x short side of the test medium 2 are set to be equal to or larger than the smallest banknote (e.g., 5 euro banknote: 120 mm x 60 mm) among the banknotes handled by the paper sheet processing device 1. The size of the readable two-dimensional code 51 of the test medium 2 is determined according to the size of this smallest banknote, and the area around this two-dimensional code 51 is set as a design-prohibited area 61.

[0027] The two-dimensional code 51 contains the identification information of the banknote. The two-dimensional code 51 is a two-dimensional code of the identification information data that is notified to the control unit 36 ​​as an identification result by the recognition unit 32 that reads the code.

[0028] In the sheet processing apparatus 1, when the recognition unit 32 reads the identification information from the two-dimensional code 51 on the test medium 2 and transmits this identification information to the control unit 36 ​​as an identification result, the control unit 36 ​​controls the transport unit 31 based on this identification result to transport the test medium 2 to one of the multiple storage units 20 to 28 that is set as the destination for the identification result of the recognition unit 32. At this time, the control unit 36 ​​also causes the operation display unit 35 to display this identification result.

[0029] As shown in FIG. 3, the data format of the identification information included in the two-dimensional code 51 includes overrun information relating to poor transport of banknotes, characteristic information relating to the characteristics of the banknotes, denomination information relating to the denomination of the banknotes, unfit banknote discrimination information relating to discrimination of unfit banknotes, and other preliminary information.

[0030] The characteristic information includes magnetic information, UV information, and thickness information, as shown in Fig. 4. The denomination information includes currency information, face value information, edition number information, counterfeit note information, front / back information, and orientation information, as shown in Fig. 5. The unfit note discrimination information includes tape information, outer shape information, damage information, fold information, and soiling information, as shown in Fig. 6.

[0031] These items in the data format can be represented by bit on / off, measurement value, level, code, etc., and a value is set according to the item for which operation is to be checked. However, the front / back information and orientation information are the actual detection results of the test medium 2 by the identification unit 32, and the identification unit 32 rewrites the data and notifies the control unit 36. Furthermore, if an abnormality in the actual thickness of the test medium 2 measured by the thickness sensor of the identification unit 32 is detected, information indicating the abnormality in thickness is notified to the control unit 36.

[0032] An example of the identification information included in the two-dimensional code 51 will be described.

[0033] The overrun information is data on the distance between the preceding banknote and the banknote detected by the recognition unit 32, and either data indicating that there is an overrun or data indicating that there is no overrun is set according to the test medium 2 and is included in the identification information of the two-dimensional code 51 of the test medium 2.

[0034] If the overrun information of the two-dimensional code 51 is set to data that indicates an overrun, the recognition unit 32 that reads this two-dimensional code 51 will identify the test medium 2 on which this two-dimensional code 51 is printed as an abnormally transported note with an overrun, and transmits this as the recognition result to the control unit 36. The control unit 36 ​​then transports this test medium 2 to one of the multiple storage units 20-28 that stores banknotes with overruns. Also, if the overrun information of the two-dimensional code 51 is set to data that indicates no overrun, the recognition unit 32 that reads this two-dimensional code 51 will identify the test medium 2 on which this two-dimensional code 51 is printed as one without an overrun, and transmits this as the recognition result to the control unit 36.

[0035] The magnetic information in the characteristic information is magnetic data read by the magnetic sensor of the recognition unit 32, and either data that does not correspond to the note type and is determined to have a magnetic abnormality, or data that corresponds to the note type and is determined to have no magnetic abnormality, is set according to the test medium 2 and is included in the recognition information of the two-dimensional code 51 of the test medium 2.

[0036] If the magnetic information of the two-dimensional code 51 is set to data that indicates a magnetic abnormality, the recognition unit 32 that reads this two-dimensional code 51 recognizes the test medium 2 on which this two-dimensional code 51 is printed as a magnetically abnormal note and transmits this as the recognition result to the control unit 36. The control unit 36 ​​then transports this test medium 2 to one of the multiple storage units 20-28 that stores banknotes with magnetic abnormalities. Also, if the magnetic information of the two-dimensional code 51 is set to data that indicates a magnetic abnormality, the recognition unit 32 that reads this two-dimensional code 51 recognizes the test medium 2 on which this two-dimensional code 51 is printed as a magnetically abnormal note and transmits this as the recognition result to the control unit 36.

[0037] The UV information in the characteristic information is ultraviolet reflection data read by the ultraviolet sensor of the recognition unit 32, and either data that is determined to have a UV abnormality and does not correspond to the note type, or data that is determined to have a UV abnormality and corresponds to the note type, is set according to the test medium 2 and included in the recognition information of the two-dimensional code 51 of the test medium 2.

[0038] If the UV information in the two-dimensional code 51 is set to data that indicates a UV abnormality, the recognition unit 32 that reads this two-dimensional code 51 recognizes the test medium 2 on which this two-dimensional code 51 is printed as a UV-abnormal note and transmits this as the recognition result to the control unit 36. The control unit 36 ​​then transports this test medium 2 to one of the multiple storage units 20-28 that stores banknotes with UV abnormalities. Also, if the UV information in the two-dimensional code 51 is set to data that indicates a UV abnormality, the recognition unit 32 that reads this two-dimensional code 51 recognizes the test medium 2 on which this two-dimensional code 51 is printed as a UV-abnormal note and transmits this as the recognition result to the control unit 36.

[0039] The thickness information included in the characteristic information is thickness data detected by the thickness sensor of the recognition unit 32. Either data indicating an abnormal thickness or data indicating no abnormal thickness is set for each test medium 2, and the data is included in the identification information of the two-dimensional code 51 of the test medium 2. If the thickness information of the two-dimensional code 51 is set to data indicating an abnormal thickness, the recognition unit 32, upon reading the two-dimensional code 51, identifies the test medium 2 on which the two-dimensional code 51 is printed as a bill with an abnormal thickness and transmits this identification result to the control unit 36. The control unit 36 ​​then transports the test medium 2 to one of the multiple storage units 20-28 that stores bills with an abnormal thickness. If the thickness information of the two-dimensional code 51 is set to data indicating no abnormal thickness, the recognition unit 32, upon reading the two-dimensional code 51, identifies the test medium 2 on which the two-dimensional code 51 is printed as a bill with an abnormal thickness and transmits this identification result to the control unit 36.

[0040] However, if it is determined that the actual thickness data of the test medium 2 detected by the thickness sensor of the recognition unit 32 is not within the allowable range, information indicating an abnormal thickness is sent to the control unit 36. The control unit 36 ​​then determines that the test medium 2 whose thickness data is not within the allowable range has an abnormal thickness, and transports it to one of the multiple storage units 20 to 28 that stores banknotes with an abnormal thickness. In other words, if an abnormal thickness is detected, the information indicating an abnormal thickness that has actually been detected takes priority over the thickness information set in the two-dimensional code.

[0041] The currency information in the denomination information is data indicating the type of currency, such as US dollars or Japanese yen, and the face value information is data indicating the face value of the currency, such as 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 for US dollars, or 1,000 (1,000 yen note), 2,000 (2,000 yen note), 5,000 (5,000 yen note), and 10,000 (10,000 yen note), for Japanese yen. This currency information and face value information is set according to the test medium 2 and is included in the identification information of the two-dimensional code 51 of the test medium 2. When this information is read by the identification unit 32, it is also transmitted to the control unit 36 ​​as an identification result.

[0042] The version number information in the bill type information is data indicating the version number that is updated when the design of the banknote changes, and either data determined to be the latest version number or data determined to be an old version number is set according to the test medium 2 and included in the identification information of the two-dimensional code 51 of the test medium 2.

[0043] If the version number information of the two-dimensional code 51 is set to data of an older version number than the latest one, the recognition unit 32 that reads this two-dimensional code 51 recognizes the test medium 2 on which this two-dimensional code 51 is printed as an older version number and transmits this as the recognition result to the control unit 36. The control unit 36 ​​then transports this test medium 2 to one of the multiple storage units 20-28 that stores banknotes with older versions. Furthermore, if the version number information of the two-dimensional code 51 is set to data of the latest version number, the recognition unit 32 that reads this two-dimensional code 51 recognizes the test medium 2 on which this two-dimensional code 51 is printed as the latest version number and transmits this as the recognition result to the control unit 36.

[0044] The counterfeit note information within the note type information is image data of the front and back sides read by the image sensor of the recognition unit 32, and either data that determines that the note is not counterfeit or data that determines that the note is counterfeit is set according to the test medium 2 and is included in the identification information of the two-dimensional code 51 of the test medium 2.

[0045] If the counterfeit note information in the two-dimensional code 51 is set to data that indicates a counterfeit note, the recognition unit 32 that reads this two-dimensional code 51 recognizes the test medium 2 on which this two-dimensional code 51 is printed as a counterfeit note and sends this as the recognition result to the control unit 36. The control unit 36 ​​then transports the test medium 2 to one of the multiple storage units 20-28 that stores counterfeit notes. Furthermore, if the counterfeit note information in the two-dimensional code 51 is set to data that indicates a non-counterfeit note, the recognition unit 32 that reads this two-dimensional code 51 recognizes the test medium 2 on which this two-dimensional code 51 is printed as not a counterfeit note and sends this as the recognition result to the control unit 36.

[0046] The front / back information within the denomination information is data indicating the orientation of the front side 41 and back side of the test medium 2 read by the image sensor of the recognition unit 32 relative to the recognition unit 32, and although this is set to predetermined data beforehand, when the recognition unit 32 recognizes the test medium 2, it is rewritten to front / back data based on the actual orientation of the two-dimensional code 51 detected by the image sensor, and this is transmitted as the recognition result to the control unit 36. Then, when the control unit 36 ​​is set to sort banknotes by front and back, it transports the front notes of the test medium 2 to one of the multiple storage units 20-28 that stores front notes, and transports the back notes of the test medium 2 to one of the multiple storage units 20-28 that stores back notes.

[0047] The orientation information included in the note type information is data indicating whether the top or bottom of the test medium 2 read by the image sensor of the recognition unit 32 faces upstream or downstream in the transport direction of the transport unit 31. Although this information is set to predetermined data, when the recognition unit 32 recognizes the test medium 2, this information is rewritten to orientation data based on the actual orientation of the two-dimensional code 51 detected by the image sensor, and this information is transmitted to the control unit 36 ​​as the recognition result. When the control unit 36 ​​is set to sort banknotes by top-to-bottom orientation, the control unit 36 ​​transports a test medium 2 oriented with the top side facing downstream to one of the multiple storage units 20-28 that stores notes with this orientation, and transports a test medium 2 oriented with the bottom side facing downstream to one of the multiple storage units 20-28 that stores notes with this orientation. In other words, the recognition unit 32 identifies the orientation of the test medium 2 based on the orientation of the two-dimensional code 51 read from the test medium 2. The left-right direction of the front surface of the test medium 2 is also determined by the front / back data and the top / bottom direction data.

[0048] The tape information in the undamaged note discrimination information is image data of the front and back sides read by the image sensor of the discrimination unit 32, and either data that determines that tape is present (where tape is attached) or data that determines that tape is not present (where tape is not attached) is set according to the test medium 2 and is included in the identification information of the two-dimensional code 51 of the test medium 2.

[0049] If the tape information in the two-dimensional code 51 is set to data that indicates the presence of tape, the recognition unit 32 that reads this two-dimensional code 51 recognizes the test medium 2 on which this two-dimensional code 51 is printed as a tape note with tape and transmits this as the recognition result to the control unit 36. The control unit 36 ​​then transports this test medium 2 to one of the multiple storage units 20-28 that stores banknotes with tape. Also, if the tape information in the two-dimensional code 51 is set to data that indicates the absence of tape, the recognition unit 32 that reads this two-dimensional code 51 recognizes the test medium 2 on which this two-dimensional code 51 is printed as a banknote with no tape and transmits this as the recognition result to the control unit 36.

[0050] The outer shape information included in the unfit note discrimination information is outer shape size data calculated from image data read by the image sensor of the recognition unit 32, and either data that indicates an abnormality in the outer shape size, indicating that there is an abnormality in the outer shape, or data that indicates no abnormality in the outer shape, indicating that there is no abnormality, is set according to the test medium 2 and is included in the identification information of the two-dimensional code 51 of the test medium 2.

[0051] If the external shape information of the two-dimensional code 51 is set to data that indicates an external shape abnormality, the recognition unit 32 that reads this two-dimensional code 51 recognizes the test medium 2 on which this two-dimensional code 51 is printed as an externally abnormal note and transmits this as the recognition result to the control unit 36. The control unit 36 ​​then transports this test medium 2 to one of the multiple storage units 20-28 that stores banknotes with external shape abnormalities. Furthermore, if the external shape information of the two-dimensional code 51 is set to data that indicates an external shape abnormality, the recognition unit 32 that reads this two-dimensional code 51 recognizes the test medium 2 on which this two-dimensional code 51 is printed as an external shape abnormality and transmits this as the recognition result to the control unit 36.

[0052] The damage information included in the undamaged note discrimination information is data calculated from image data read by the image sensor of the recognition unit 32, and either data judging that there is damage such as a hole or chip, or data judging that there is no damage, is set according to the test medium 2 and is included in the identification information of the two-dimensional code 51 of the test medium 2.

[0053] If the damage information in the two-dimensional code 51 is set to data that indicates damage, the recognition unit 32 that reads this two-dimensional code 51 recognizes the test medium 2 on which this two-dimensional code 51 is printed as a damaged note and transmits this as the recognition result to the control unit 36. The control unit 36 ​​then transports this test medium 2 to one of the multiple storage units 20-28 that stores damaged banknotes. If the damage information in the two-dimensional code 51 is set to data that indicates no damage, the recognition unit 32 that reads this two-dimensional code 51 recognizes the test medium 2 on which this two-dimensional code 51 is printed as no damage and transmits this as the recognition result to the control unit 36.

[0054] The fold information included in the unfit note discrimination information is data calculated from image data read by the image sensor of the recognition unit 32, and either data judging that there is a fold or data judging that there is no fold is set according to the test medium 2 and is included in the identification information of the two-dimensional code 51 of the test medium 2.

[0055] If the fold information in the two-dimensional code 51 is set to data that indicates a fold, the recognition unit 32 that reads this two-dimensional code 51 recognizes the test medium 2 on which this two-dimensional code 51 is printed as a folded note and transmits this as the recognition result to the control unit 36. The control unit 36 ​​then transports this test medium 2 to one of the multiple storage units 20-28 that stores folded banknotes. Furthermore, if the fold information in the two-dimensional code 51 is set to data that indicates an unfolded note, the recognition unit 32 that reads this two-dimensional code 51 recognizes the test medium 2 on which this two-dimensional code 51 is printed as an unfolded note and transmits this as the recognition result to the control unit 36.

[0056] The damage information included in the undamaged note discrimination information is data calculated from image data read by the image sensor of the recognition unit 32, and either data that indicates that there is damage or data that indicates that there is no damage is set according to the test medium 2 and is included in the identification information of the two-dimensional code 51 of the test medium 2.

[0057] If the damage information in the two-dimensional code 51 is set to data that indicates a determination that the banknote is damaged, the recognition unit 32 that reads the two-dimensional code 51 recognizes the test medium 2 on which the two-dimensional code 51 is printed as a soiled note and transmits this as the recognition result to the control unit 36. The control unit 36 ​​then transports the test medium 2 to one of the multiple storage units 20-28 that stores soiled banknotes. Furthermore, if the damage information in the two-dimensional code 51 is set to data that indicates a determination that the banknote is not soiled, the recognition unit 32 that reads the two-dimensional code 51 recognizes the test medium 2 on which the two-dimensional code 51 is printed as not soiled and transmits this as the recognition result to the control unit 36.

[0058] The two-dimensional code 51 can also include information other than the above. In this case, for example, this information can be included in the preliminary information of the data format described above. For example, information on the banknote serial number can be included as the preliminary information. By including information on the banknote serial number in the two-dimensional code 51, it is possible to use the test medium 2 to perform operation checks such as a test in which the serial number is displayed on the operation and display unit 35 and a data collection test in which the serial number is stored in the memory unit 37.

[0059] Furthermore, the information on the banknote serial number is data that is character-recognized from image data read by the image sensor of the recognition unit 32, and either data that is determined to have an abnormality in the serial number of the banknote (such as a reading error) or data that is determined to have no abnormality in the serial number of the banknote may be set according to the test medium 2 and included in the identification information of the two-dimensional code 51 of the test medium 2.

[0060] If the preliminary information of the two-dimensional code 51 is set to data that indicates an abnormal serial number, the recognition unit 32 that reads this two-dimensional code 51 identifies the test medium 2 on which this two-dimensional code 51 is printed as a banknote with an abnormal serial number and transmits this as the recognition result to the control unit 36. The control unit 36 ​​then transports this test medium 2 to one of the multiple storage units 20-28 that stores banknotes with abnormal serial numbers. Furthermore, if the preliminary information of the two-dimensional code 51 is set to data that indicates an abnormal serial number, the recognition unit 32 that reads this two-dimensional code 51 identifies the test medium 2 on which this two-dimensional code 51 is printed as a banknote with an abnormal serial number and transmits this as the recognition result to the control unit 36.

[0061] Here, the currency information, face value information, and edition number information included in the two-dimensional code 51 of the test medium 2 are set to match the text printed in the denomination / edition number display section 42 of this test medium 2. In the example shown in Fig. 2, the text "USD100_3," which indicates that the denomination is a US 100 dollar bill and the edition number is 3, is printed in the denomination / edition number display section 42 of the test medium 2, and therefore the two-dimensional code 51 of this test medium 2 includes information indicating that the denomination is a US 100 dollar bill and the edition number is 3.

[0062] On the front surface 41 of the test medium 2, outside the design prohibited area 61 on the front surface 41, an abnormality notation section 71 is printed, including text, to indicate abnormal information in the identification information included in the two-dimensional code 51 so that the information is visually identifiable. In other words, the abnormality notation section 71 visually indicates what type of operation check the test medium 2 is being used for. The abnormality notation section 71 is printed on the right side of the front surface 41, the same side as the denomination / version number indication section 42. Furthermore, if the two-dimensional code 51 includes information about the banknote serial number, the information about the banknote serial number included in the two-dimensional code 51 may be printed visually identifiable on the front surface 41 of the test medium 2.

[0063] As shown in FIG. 7, the abnormality notation section 71 is in table format, and various abnormalities are listed, with abnormal portions of the test medium 2 indicated by a "●." In the example shown in FIG. 7, the various abnormalities displayed include "Overrun," indicating an overrun, "MG," indicating a magnetic abnormality, "UV," indicating a UV abnormality, "Issue," indicating an old version, "Counterfeit," indicating a counterfeit note, and "Tape," with selection boxes provided adjacent to the bottom of each of these. The abnormality notation section 71 also displays various abnormalities, including "Dimension," indicating an abnormal shape, "Hole, Tear," indicating damage, "Fold," indicating a fold, and "Dirt," with selection boxes provided adjacent to the bottom of each of these.

[0064] In the example shown in Figure 7, a "●" is printed in the selection box adjacent to the bottom side of "MG", which indicates that there is a magnetic abnormality, in the abnormal notation section 71.Therefore, the test medium 2 on which this abnormal notation section 71 is printed is a US $100 bill, the edition number is 3, and of the abnormalities displayed in the abnormal notation section 71, it only has the magnetic abnormality abnormality, there is no overrun, no UV abnormality, no tape, no external abnormality, no damage, no folds, and no dirt, and is a test medium 2 on which a two-dimensional code 51 containing identification information for a bill that is not an old edition and is not a counterfeit bill is printed.

[0065] Here, the test medium 2 that has no overrun, no magnetic abnormality, no UV abnormality, no tape, no external abnormality, no damage, no folds, and no dirt, is not an old version, and is not a counterfeit note, is the genuine test medium 2. This genuine test medium 2 does not have a "●" printed in any of the selection columns of the abnormality notation section 71.

[0066] The test medium 2 has colored areas 81 formed in strips on both edges, including the short sides, of its front and back surfaces. The colored areas 81 on both sides are the same color, but are printed in different colors depending on the note denomination. In other words, the colors of the colored areas 81 on the test medium 2 correspond one-to-one to the note denomination.

[0067] In the paper sheet processing apparatus 1, various methods for distributing banknotes to the plurality of storage units 20 to 28 can be set by inputting to the operation display unit 35.

[0068] For example, when checking the operation of the paper sheet processing device 1 after setting the method for sorting banknotes, prepare a test medium 2 on which a two-dimensional code 51 containing identification information of banknotes that meet the sorting conditions for storage unit 20 is printed, a test medium 2 on which a two-dimensional code 51 containing identification information of banknotes that meet the sorting conditions for storage unit 21 is printed, a test medium 2 on which a two-dimensional code 51 containing identification information of banknotes that meet the sorting conditions for storage unit 22 is printed, a test medium 2 on which a two-dimensional code 51 containing identification information of banknotes that meet the sorting conditions for storage unit 23 is printed, and a test medium 2 on which a two-dimensional code 51 containing identification information of banknotes that meet the sorting conditions for storage unit 24 is printed. In addition, the following test media 2 are prepared: a test medium 2 on which a two-dimensional code 51 containing identification information of banknotes that meet the sorting conditions for storage unit 25 is printed; a test medium 2 on which a two-dimensional code 51 containing identification information of banknotes that meet the sorting conditions for storage unit 26 is printed; a test medium 2 on which a two-dimensional code 51 containing identification information of banknotes that meet the sorting conditions for storage unit 27 is printed; and a test medium 2 on which a two-dimensional code 51 containing identification information of banknotes that meet the sorting conditions for storage unit 28 is printed. These test media 2 are then used to check the operation of the paper sheet processing device 1.

[0069] The operator sets the sheet processing device 1 to a dummy paper mode via the operation display unit 35, in which the operation is checked using the test medium 2, and sets the test medium 2 prepared as described above in the intake unit 11. At this time, the test medium 2 is set in the intake unit 11 in a state where it is stacked vertically, with its long side aligned along the front-to-back direction of the device and its short side aligned along the left-to-right direction of the device, just like banknotes.

[0070] When a start operation is input to the operation display unit 35, the control unit 36 ​​drives the take-in unit 11 and the transport unit 31. Then, the take-in unit 11 separates the stacked test media 2 one by one, starting from the bottom, in the same way as banknotes, and takes them into the paper sheet processing device 1. This is the process in which the take-in unit 11 takes in the test media 2, on which the two-dimensional code 51 containing the banknote identification information is printed.

[0071] Similarly to banknotes, the transport unit 31 also transports the test medium 2 taken in by the take-in unit 11. The test medium 2 taken in by the take-in unit 11 and transported by the transport unit 31 is then recognized by the recognition unit 32 as it passes by.

[0072] In this dummy paper mode, the recognition unit 32 operates according to the flowchart shown in Fig. 8. That is, when the recognition unit 32 detects the test medium 2 conveyed to it, it performs banknote data sampling using an image sensor (step S1), and reads the information of the two-dimensional code 51 of this test medium 2 through pattern processing (step S2).

[0073] The banknote identification information contained in the two-dimensional code 51 thus read is then treated as the identification results of the test medium 2 on which this two-dimensional code 51 is printed, including overrun information, which is transport status information; magnetic information and UV information, which is characteristic information; currency information, face value information, edition information and counterfeit note information, which is note type information; and tape information, shape information, damage information, fold information and soiling information, which are unfit note discrimination information.

[0074] Furthermore, the front and back of the test medium 2 determined from the orientation of the two-dimensional code 51 read by the image sensor is rewritten as front and back information, which is used as the identification result, and the direction of the test medium 2 determined from the orientation of the two-dimensional code 51 read in the same way is rewritten as direction information, which is used as the identification result (step S3).

[0075] In this way, the recognition unit 32 reads, as the recognition result, the banknote identification information from the two-dimensional code 51 of the test medium 2 taken in by the take-in unit 11. This is the process of reading, as the recognition result, the banknote identification information from the two-dimensional code 51 of the test medium 2 taken in by the take-in unit 11 by the recognition unit 32.

[0076] In addition, based on the measurement data of the thickness of the test medium 2 detected by the thickness sensor, the identification unit 32 determines whether or not there is an abnormality in the thickness of the test medium 2, i.e., whether the thickness is not within the appropriate range and there is an abnormality in the thickness, or whether the thickness is within the appropriate range and there is no abnormality in the thickness (step S4).

[0077] If the above determination reveals an abnormality in thickness (step S5: YES), the recognition unit 32 transmits information indicating the presence of an abnormality in thickness to the control unit 36 ​​(step S6). The control unit 36 ​​then causes the transport unit 31 to transport the test medium 2 identified as having an abnormal thickness to one of the multiple storage units 20-28, the storage unit 20 for rejects, and stores the test medium 2 in this storage unit 20.

[0078] Furthermore, if the identification unit 32 determines that there is no thickness abnormality (step S5: NO), it transmits the identification result including the identification information of the two-dimensional code 51 to the control unit 36 ​​(step S7). Then, the control unit 36 ​​transports the test medium 2 identified as having no thickness abnormality to one of the multiple storage units 21 to 28 using the transport unit 31 based on the above identification result, and stores the test medium 2 in this storage unit.

[0079] The reason why the information about the thickness abnormality that is actually detected as described above is given priority in controlling the recognition unit 32 is that when banknotes are fed in duplicate, the two-dimensional code 51 may not be read accurately by the image sensor. In other words, there is a risk that the correct destination of the test medium 2 may not be identified from the data of the two-dimensional code 51 read by the image sensor from the test medium 2 that has been fed in duplicate.

[0080] In step S7, even if there is no abnormality in the thickness data of the test medium 2 detected by the thickness sensor, if data that indicates a thickness abnormality is set in the two-dimensional code 51, information indicating a thickness abnormality will be sent to the control unit 36. In this way, if the two-dimensional code 51 contains information indicating a thickness abnormality, it becomes possible to check the operation of a test medium 2 with an abnormal thickness.

[0081] In this way, the transport unit 31 transports the test medium 2 to one of the multiple destination storage units 20-28, based on the banknote recognition result read by the recognition unit 32 from the two-dimensional code 51 of the test medium 2. This is the process of transporting the test medium 2 by the transport unit 31 to one of the multiple destination storage units 20-28, based on the banknote recognition result read by the recognition unit 32 from the two-dimensional code 51 of the test medium 2.

[0082] Once all of the test media 2 set in the take-in unit 11 have been transported to one of the storage units 20-28, the control unit 36 ​​displays on the operation and display unit 35 the number of test media 2 stored in each storage unit 20-28 and the identification results of the test media 2 stored in each storage unit 20-28, based on the results of identification and counting by the identification unit 32. The operator then determines whether the sorting operation was performed correctly by checking whether the display content on the operation and display unit 35 matches the actual number and identification information of the test media 2 stored in each storage unit 20-28. That is, if all match, it is determined that the sorting operation was performed correctly, and if any match does not, it is determined that the sorting operation was not performed correctly.

[0083] Here, the types of banknotes to be transported to the plurality of storage units 20 to 28 can be arbitrarily changed by changing the settings. For example, it is possible to set up so that eight different types of banknotes are sorted and stored in the eight storage units 21 to 28, and counterfeit banknotes are stored in storage unit 20.

[0084] For example, four storage units 21-24 store banknotes that have been determined to be genuine by the recognition unit 32, three storage units 25-27 store banknotes that have been determined to be unfit by the recognition unit 32 and banknotes that have been determined to be old editions, and one storage unit 28 stores banknotes that have been determined to be counterfeit by the recognition unit 32. In this case, the four storage units 21-24 can sort the banknotes by type or by orientation (front / back, top / bottom), etc. Furthermore, the three storage units 25-27 can also sort the banknotes by type or by orientation (front / back, top / bottom), or by specific factors such as tape banknotes, banknotes with abnormal external shapes, folds, and old editions. Unidentifiable banknotes and banknotes that cannot be accepted by the eight storage units 21-28 (such as overrun, skew, near feed, and double feed) are transported to storage unit 20. In other words, in this case, the recognition unit 32 will determine all banknotes set in the intake unit 11 as either genuine notes, damaged notes, old version notes, counterfeit notes, unidentifiable notes, or notes that have not been transported properly.

[0085] Specifically, for example, we will explain a case where operation is confirmed with a setting that sorts 10,000 yen notes identified as genuine into storage section 21, 5,000 yen notes identified as genuine into storage section 22, 2,000 yen notes identified as genuine into storage section 23, 1,000 yen notes identified as genuine into storage section 24, 10,000 yen notes identified as damaged and 10,000 yen notes identified as old editions into storage section 25, 5,000 yen notes identified as damaged, 2,000 yen notes identified as damaged, 5,000 yen notes identified as old editions and 2,000 yen notes identified as old editions into storage section 26, 1,000 yen notes identified as damaged and 1,000 yen notes identified as old editions into storage section 27, banknotes identified as counterfeit into storage section 28, and unidentifiable notes with magnetic or UV abnormalities and notes that are not transportable due to overruns or the like into storage section 20.

[0086] First, prepare the test media 2 to be stored in the four storage sections 21 to 24. That is, prepare test media 2 for each of the 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen, 2,000 yen, and 1,000 yen notes that are genuine and have no "●" written in any of the selection columns of the abnormality notation section 71.

[0087] Also, test media 2 to be stored in the three storage sections 25 to 27 are prepared. That is, test media 2 for each of 10,000 yen notes, 5,000 yen notes, 2,000 yen notes, and 1,000 yen notes, which are tape notes with a "●" written only in the selection column adjacent to the bottom side of "Tape" in the abnormal notation section 71; test media 2 for each of 10,000 yen notes, 5,000 yen notes, 2,000 yen notes, and 1,000 yen notes, which are externally abnormal notes with a "●" written only in the selection column adjacent to the bottom side of "Dimension" in the abnormal notation section 71; and test media 2 for each of 10,000 yen notes, 5,000 yen notes, 2,000 yen notes, and 1,000 yen notes, which are damaged notes with a "●" written only in the selection column adjacent to the bottom side of "Hole, Tear" in the abnormal notation section 71. Prepare test media 2 for each of the 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen, 2,000 yen, and 1,000 yen notes, which are folded notes with a "●" written only in the selection field adjacent to the bottom side of "Fold" in the abnormal notation 71; test media 2 for each of the 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen, 2,000 yen, and 1,000 yen notes, which are soiled notes with a "●" written only in the selection field adjacent to the bottom side of "Dirt" in the abnormal notation 71; and test media 2 for each of the 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen, and 1,000 yen notes, which are older version notes with a "●" written only in the selection field adjacent to the bottom side of "Issue" in the abnormal notation 71.

[0088] Furthermore, test media 2 to be stored in one storage section 28 are prepared. That is, test media 2 are prepared for each of the counterfeit 10,000 yen notes, 5,000 yen notes, 2,000 yen notes, and 1,000 yen notes, each of which has a "●" written only in the selection column adjacent to the bottom side of "Counterfeit" in the abnormal notation section 71.

[0089] In addition, test media 2 to be stored in one storage section 20 are prepared. That is, test media 2 are prepared for each of the 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen, 2,000 yen, and 1,000 yen notes, which are poorly conveyed notes with a "●" written only in the selection field adjacent to the ground side of "Overrun" in the abnormality notation section 71; test media 2 are prepared for each of the 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen, 2,000 yen, and 1,000 yen notes, which are magnetically abnormal notes with a "●" written only in the selection field adjacent to the ground side of "MG" in the abnormality notation section 71; and test media 2 are prepared for each of the 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen, 2,000 yen, and 1,000 yen notes, which are UV abnormal notes with a "●" written only in the selection field adjacent to the ground side of "UV" in the abnormality notation section 71.

[0090] The operator then switches the sheet processing apparatus 1 to the dummy paper mode by inputting information into the operation and display unit 35, places the test medium 2 in the feed unit 11, and inputs a start operation. The feed unit 11 then separates and feeds out the test medium 2 one by one, and the transport unit 31 transports them. During transport, the recognition unit 32 reads the identification information in the two-dimensional code 51 of the test medium 2 as the identification result. The recognition unit 32 identifies the test medium 2 as a genuine 10,000 yen note based on the identification information in the two-dimensional code 51 of the test medium 2 and transmits the identification result to the control unit 36. The control unit 36 ​​then controls the transport unit 31 to transport the test medium 2 to the storage unit 21. Similarly, the test medium 2 identified as a genuine 5,000 yen note is transported to the storage unit 22, the test medium 2 identified as a genuine 2,000 yen note is transported to the storage unit 23, and the test medium 2 identified as a genuine 1,000 yen note is transported to the storage unit 24.

[0091] Furthermore, when the recognition unit 32 recognizes that the test medium 2 is a tape-printed 10,000 yen note based on the identification information of the two-dimensional code 51 on the test medium 2 and transmits the recognition result to the control unit 36, the control unit 36 ​​controls the transport unit 31 to transport the test medium 2 to the storage unit 25. Similarly, the control unit 36 ​​transports to the storage unit 25 the test medium 2 recognized as an abnormally shaped 10,000 yen note, the test medium 2 recognized as a damaged 10,000 yen note, the test medium 2 recognized as a folded 10,000 yen note, the test medium 2 recognized as a soiled 10,000 yen note, and the test medium 2 recognized as an old edition 10,000 yen note.

[0092] Similarly, test media 2 identified as 5,000 yen notes with tape, test media 2 identified as 5,000 yen notes with abnormal external shapes, test media 2 identified as damaged 5,000 yen notes, test media 2 identified as folded 5,000 yen notes, test media 2 identified as soiled 5,000 yen notes, test media 2 identified as old edition 5,000 yen notes, test media 2 identified as 2,000 yen notes with tape, test media 2 identified as 2,000 yen notes with abnormal external shapes, test media 2 identified as damaged 2,000 yen notes, test media 2 identified as folded 2,000 yen notes, and test media 2 identified as soiled 2,000 yen notes are transported to storage section 26.

[0093] Similarly, test media 2 identified as tape 1,000 yen notes, test media 2 identified as abnormally shaped 1,000 yen notes, test media 2 identified as damaged 1,000 yen notes, test media 2 identified as folded 1,000 yen notes, test media 2 identified as soiled 1,000 yen notes, and test media 2 identified as old edition 1,000 yen notes are transported to storage section 27.

[0094] Furthermore, when the recognition unit 32 recognizes that the test medium 2 is a counterfeit 10,000 yen note based on the identification information of the two-dimensional code 51 on the test medium 2 and transmits the recognition result to the control unit 36, the control unit 36 ​​controls the transport unit 31 to transport the test medium 2 to the storage unit 28. Similarly, the control unit 36 ​​transports to the storage unit 28 the test medium 2 recognized as a counterfeit 5,000 yen note, the test medium 2 recognized as a counterfeit 2,000 yen note, and the test medium 2 recognized as a counterfeit 1,000 yen note.

[0095] Furthermore, when the recognition unit 32 recognizes that the test medium 2 is a 10,000 yen note that has failed to be conveyed based on the identification information of the two-dimensional code 51 on the test medium 2 and transmits the recognition result to the control unit 36, the control unit 36 ​​controls the conveyance unit 31 to convey the test medium 2 to the storage unit 20. Similarly, the control unit 36 ​​conveys to the storage unit 20 the test medium 2 that has been identified as a 5,000 yen note that has failed to be conveyed, the test medium 2 that has been identified as a 2,000 yen note that has failed to be conveyed, and the test medium 2 that has been identified as a 1,000 yen note that has failed to be conveyed.

[0096] In addition, when the recognition unit 32 recognizes that the test medium 2 is a magnetically abnormal 10,000 yen note based on the identification information of the two-dimensional code 51 on the test medium 2 and transmits the recognition result to the control unit 36, the control unit 36 ​​controls the transport unit 31 to transport the test medium 2 to the storage unit 20. Similarly, the test medium 2 recognized as a magnetically abnormal 5,000 yen note, the test medium 2 recognized as a magnetically abnormal 2,000 yen note, and the test medium 2 recognized as a magnetically abnormal 1,000 yen note are transported to the storage unit 20.

[0097] Furthermore, when the recognition unit 32 recognizes that the test medium 2 is a UV-damaged 10,000 yen note based on the identification information of the two-dimensional code 51 on the test medium 2 and transmits the recognition result to the control unit 36, the control unit 36 ​​controls the transport unit 31 to transport the test medium 2 to the storage unit 20. Similarly, the control unit 36 ​​transports to the storage unit 20 the test medium 2 recognized as a UV-damaged 5,000 yen note, the test medium 2 recognized as a UV-damaged 2,000 yen note, and the test medium 2 recognized as a UV-damaged 1,000 yen note.

[0098] Then, when all of the test media 2 set in the intake unit 11 have been transported to one of the storage units 20 to 28, the control unit 36 ​​displays on the operation display unit 35 the number of test media 2 stored in each storage unit 20 to 28 and the identification results of the test media 2 stored in each storage unit 20 to 28 based on the results of identification and counting by the identification unit 32.

[0099] The operator then checks whether the number of genuine 10,000 yen notes stored in storage section 21 matches the number of genuine 10,000 yen note test media 2 that do not have a "●" in any of the selection fields of abnormality display section 71 and are actually stored in storage section 21. At this time, the operator also checks whether any test media 2 other than genuine 10,000 yen note test media 2 that should not be stored in storage section 21 are stored in storage section 21.

[0100] Similarly, the operator confirms that the number of genuine 5,000 yen notes stored in storage section 22, displayed on operation display unit 35, matches the number of genuine 5,000 yen note test media 2 actually stored in storage section 22, and whether or not any test media 2 that should not be stored in storage section 22 are stored in storage section 22. Similarly, the operator confirms that the number of genuine 2,000 yen notes stored in storage section 23, displayed on operation display unit 35, matches the number of genuine 2,000 yen note test media 2 actually stored in storage section 23, and whether or not any test media 2 that should not be stored in storage section 23 are stored in storage section 23. Similarly, the operator confirms that the number of genuine 1,000 yen notes stored in storage section 24, displayed on operation display unit 35, matches the number of genuine 1,000 yen note test media 2 actually stored in storage section 24, and whether or not any test media 2 that should not be stored in storage section 24 are stored in storage section 24.

[0101] The operator also checks the number of 10,000 yen notes stored in the storage section 25, which are displayed on the operation display section 35, for each of the tape-type 10,000 yen notes, the abnormally shaped 10,000 yen notes, the damaged 10,000 yen notes, the folded 10,000 yen notes, the soiled 10,000 yen notes, and the old version number 10,000 yen notes, and the test media 2 for the tape-type 10,000 yen notes with a "●" written only in the selection field adjacent to the bottom side of "Tape" in the abnormality display section 71, the test media 2 for the abnormally shaped 10,000 yen notes with a "●" written only in the selection field adjacent to the bottom side of "Dimension" in the abnormality display section 71, and the test media 2 for the abnormally shaped 10,000 yen notes with a "●" written only in the selection field adjacent to the bottom side of "Hole, Tear" in the abnormality display section 71. The test media 2 for damaged 10,000 yen notes, which have a ``●'' written only in the selection field, the test media 2 for folded 10,000 yen notes, which have a ``●'' written only in the selection field adjacent to the bottom side of ``Fold'' in the abnormal notation section 71, the test media 2 for soiled 10,000 yen notes, which have a ``●'' written only in the selection field adjacent to the bottom side of ``Dirt'' in the abnormal notation section 71, and the test media 2 for old version 10,000 yen notes, which have a ``●'' written only in the selection field adjacent to the bottom side of ``Issue'' in the abnormal notation section 71, are checked to see if they match the actual number of notes stored in each storage section 25. At this time, it is also checked whether or not there is any test medium 2 stored in storage section 25 that should not be stored in storage section 25, that is, any of the test medium 2 for tape 10,000 yen notes, test medium 2 for abnormally shaped 10,000 yen notes, test medium 2 for damaged 10,000 yen notes, test medium 2 for folded 10,000 yen notes, test medium 2 for soiled 10,000 yen notes, and test medium 2 for old edition 10,000 yen notes.

[0102] Similarly, the operator checks whether the number of tape-stamped 5,000 yen notes, abnormally shaped 5,000 yen notes, damaged 5,000 yen notes, folded 5,000 yen notes, soiled 5,000 yen notes, old edition 5,000 yen notes, tape-stamped 2,000 yen notes, abnormally shaped 2,000 yen notes, damaged 2,000 yen notes, folded 2,000 yen notes, and soiled 2,000 yen notes stored in the storage section 26 displayed on each operation display section 35 matches the actual number of test media 2 stored in the storage section 26, and whether test media 2 that should not be stored in the storage section 26 are stored in the storage section 26. Similarly, the number of tape-stamped 1,000 yen notes, abnormally shaped 1,000 yen notes, damaged 1,000 yen notes, folded 1,000 yen notes, soiled 1,000 yen notes, and old version 1,000 yen notes stored in the storage section 27 displayed on each operation display section 35 is confirmed to match the actual number of sheets stored in the storage section 27 of these test media 2, and whether or not any test media 2 that should not be stored in the storage section 27 are stored in the storage section 27.

[0103] The operator also confirms that the numbers of counterfeit 10,000 yen notes, counterfeit 5,000 yen notes, counterfeit 2,000 yen notes, and counterfeit 1,000 yen notes stored in storage section 28 displayed on each operation display section 35 match the corresponding numbers of counterfeit 10,000 yen note test media 2, similar counterfeit 5,000 yen note test media 2, similar counterfeit 2,000 yen note test media 2, and similar counterfeit 1,000 yen note test media 2 stored in each storage section 28, for which a check mark "●" is marked only in the selection column adjacent to the bottom side of "Counterfeit" in abnormality display section 71. At this time, the operator also confirms whether or not there are any test media 2 stored in storage section 28 that should not be stored in storage section 28 and are not counterfeit 10,000 yen note test media 2, counterfeit 5,000 yen note test media 2, counterfeit 2,000 yen note test media 2, or counterfeit 1,000 yen note test media 2.

[0104] The operator also confirms that the following test media 2 are stored in the storage unit 20: 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen, 2,000 yen, and 1,000 yen notes for which a check mark (●) is written only in the selection field adjacent to the bottom side of "overrun" in the abnormality notation 71; 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen, 2,000 yen, and 1,000 yen notes for which a check mark (●) is written only in the selection field adjacent to the bottom side of "MG" in the abnormality notation 71; and 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen, 2,000 yen, and 1,000 yen notes for which a check mark (●) is written only in the selection field adjacent to the bottom side of "UV" in the abnormality notation 71. At this time, the operator also checks whether or not any test media 2 that should not be stored in the storage unit 20 are stored in the storage unit 20.

[0105] According to the paper sheet processing apparatus 1 of the embodiment described above, when the input unit 11 inputs the test medium 2 on which the two-dimensional code 51 is printed, the recognition unit 32 reads the banknote identification information from the two-dimensional code 51 of the test medium 2 as an identification result. Based on the banknote identification result, the transport unit 31 selectively transports the test medium 2 to one of the multiple destination storage units 20-28. In this way, the two-dimensional code 51 containing the banknote identification information is printed on the test medium 2, and the recognition unit 32 reads the banknote identification result from the two-dimensional code 51 to confirm operation. Therefore, the test medium 2 can be easily created by simply including the banknote identification information in the two-dimensional code 51 so that the recognition unit 32 can perform the desired recognition. It is also easy to create recognition software so that the recognition unit 32 can perform the desired recognition of the test medium 2. This enables efficient operation confirmation while suppressing costs.

[0106] Specifically, for example, when adding a new test medium 2, there is no need to consider the recognition pattern of the test medium 2, and there is no need to create judgment software, which reduces the burden of creating a corresponding program and therefore the burden of creating the test medium 2. Furthermore, when checking the operation of the paper sheet processing device 1, it is possible to do so simply by printing a two-dimensional code 51 containing any identification information on the test medium 2, allowing for efficient operation checks. Furthermore, while conventional test media were unable to check the transport of banknotes with magnetic anomalies or UV anomalies, this can now be done. Furthermore, because the two-dimensional code 51 can be printed freely, it is possible to easily create test mediums 2 with desired characteristics.

[0107] Furthermore, because the banknote identification information contained in the two-dimensional code 51 includes information about undamaged banknotes, it is easy to create the test medium 2 so that the recognition unit 32 can perform the desired recognition of undamaged banknotes. It is also easy to create recognition software so that the recognition unit 32 can perform the desired recognition of undamaged banknotes on the test medium 2. In other words, with conventional test mediums, confirming the transport of undamaged banknotes required folding, cutting, or damaging the test medium, which was time-consuming to create. Even when test mediums were created in this way, the recognition unit did not necessarily determine the undamaged banknotes. In contrast, if identification information including information about undamaged banknotes is stored in the two-dimensional code 51 and the code is read by the recognition unit 32, the undamaged banknotes can be recognized, so that the transport of undamaged banknotes can be reliably confirmed without changing the shape of the test medium 2.

[0108] Furthermore, because the banknote identification information contained in the two-dimensional code 51 includes information regarding the transport failure, it is easy to create a test medium 2 that allows the recognition unit 32 to make the desired identification regarding the transport failure. It is also easy to create recognition software that allows the recognition unit 32 to make the desired identification regarding the transport failure for the test medium 2. Conventionally, the confirmation of the transport of abnormally transported notes, such as overrun banknotes, was reproduced by the way the paper sheet processing apparatus 1 took in the notes, making it difficult to set the banknotes or make adjustments. However, by storing identification information including information regarding the transport failure of the banknote in the two-dimensional code 51 and reading it with the recognition unit 32, it is possible to confirm the transport of abnormally transported notes without making such adjustments.

[0109] Furthermore, because the banknote identification information contained in the two-dimensional code 51 includes information related to the banknote serial number, it is easy to create the test medium 2 so that the recognition unit 32 can perform the desired recognition related to the banknote serial number. It is also easy to create recognition software so that the recognition unit 32 can perform the desired recognition related to the banknote serial number on the test medium 2.

[0110] Furthermore, because the identification unit 32 identifies the orientation of the test medium 2 based on the reading direction of the two-dimensional code 51 on the test medium 2, there is no need to create multiple types of test medium 2 with different two-dimensional codes 51 to enable the identification unit 32 to identify orientation differences as desired. This makes it possible to reduce the number of types of test medium 2.

[0111] Furthermore, according to the test medium 2 of the embodiment, a two-dimensional code 51 containing banknote identification information is printed, and therefore the sheet processing apparatus 1 checks its operation based on the banknote identification result read by the recognition unit 32 from this two-dimensional code 51. Therefore, the two-dimensional code 51 can be easily created by including banknote identification information so that the recognition unit 32 of the sheet processing apparatus 1 can perform the desired recognition. It is also easy to create recognition software for the sheet processing apparatus 1 so that the recognition unit 32 can perform the desired recognition of the test medium 2. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently check the operation of the sheet processing apparatus 1 while suppressing increases in costs.

[0112] Furthermore, since processing is performed regardless of the external shape of the test medium 2, there is no need to match the external size of the test medium 2 to that of an actual banknote, which facilitates the creation of the test medium 2. Of course, the external size of the test medium 2 may also be matched to that of an actual banknote.

[0113] Furthermore, the operation confirmation method of the paper sheet processing apparatus 1 of the embodiment includes the steps of: taking in a test medium 2, on which a two-dimensional code 51 containing banknote identification information is printed, using the take-in unit 11; reading the banknote identification information as an identification result from the two-dimensional code 51 of the test medium 2 taken in by the take-in unit 11 using the recognition unit 32; and transporting the test medium 2 to one of the multiple storage units 20-28, which are destinations, using the transport unit 31 based on the banknote identification result read by the recognition unit 32 from the two-dimensional code 51 of the test medium 2. In this way, the two-dimensional code 51 containing banknote identification information is printed on the test medium 2, and operation is confirmed based on the banknote identification result read by the recognition unit 32 from the two-dimensional code 51. Therefore, the test medium 2 can be easily created by simply including the banknote identification information in the two-dimensional code 51 so that the recognition unit 32 can perform the desired identification. It is also easy to create recognition software so that the recognition unit 32 can perform the desired identification of the test medium 2. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently check the operation while suppressing an increase in cost.

[0114] In the above embodiment, a horizontally transporting paper sheet processing device 1 that transports banknotes in a horizontal state relative to the transport direction has been used as an example to explain the case where the test medium 2 is also transported horizontally, but the above technology can also be applied to a vertically transporting paper sheet processing device that transports banknotes in a vertical state relative to the transport direction.

[0115] In addition, in the above embodiment, a paper sheet processing device 1 that processes banknotes as paper sheets has been used as an example, but the above technology can also be applied to a paper sheet processing device that processes securities, vouchers, etc. as paper sheets. [Explanation of symbols]

[0116] 1. Paper processing equipment 2 Test Media 11 Intake section 20~28 Storage area (destination) 31 Conveyor 32 Identification unit 51 2D Code S Banknotes (paper sheets)

Claims

1. a two-dimensional code including identification information that is an identification result of an identification unit that identifies paper sheets in the paper sheet processing apparatus; an abnormality notation section including descriptions of abnormal information in the identification information included in the two-dimensional code, including overrun, magnetic abnormality, UV abnormality, old version, counterfeit note, tape, external shape abnormality, damage, folds, and soiling, and a selection field for indicating the abnormal information included in the identification information; A test medium having The identification information contained in the two-dimensional code includes information regarding transport problems including overrun information, characteristic information regarding the characteristics of the banknote including magnetic information and UV information, note type information regarding the note type including version number information and counterfeit note information, and damaged note discrimination information regarding the discrimination of damaged banknotes including tape information, shape information, damage information, fold information and soiling information, and by having the recognition unit read the two-dimensional code, the identification information contained in the read two-dimensional code is used as the recognition result directly to determine the destination of the test medium in the paper sheet processing device.

2. The card type information including currency information, denomination information, and edition number information; 2. The test medium according to claim 1, wherein the test medium has a size that is not limited to the same size as the banknote corresponding to the bill type information.

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